Deluxe Needlecord - Cornflower Blue Mist (26 Wale)

Specifications:

Weight: Medium / Light

GSM: 174

Composition: 100% Cotton

Width: 150cm / 59inch

Pattern repeat: 26 Wales per inch

Introduction:

Corduroy is having quite a revival. Fashion often dictates our choices when dressmaking, whether you follow the fashions to the book or loosely make a reference to them. We have been seeing corduroy fashions from the ’70s - ‘90s filtering down onto today's high street. Perfect for a cosy layer for outer clothing or comforting shirts and dresses come A/W.

Favoured for classic styles such as country wear and children’s clothing because of its comfortable, hard-wearing and classic style, there are a host of things you will want to make from this beautiful fabric. This luxe needle cord is the refined cousin of your usual corduroys. We've even noticed some Saville Row style suits made in similar corduroys to this stunner.

Colour:

Deluxe Needlecord - Cornflower Blue Mist features a subtle powdery blue solid tone the colour of finely fringed, pale-blue field cornflowers. This pleasing shade of blue has hints of palest lilac and undertones of misty grey. Think faded denim blues and all those favourite chambray shirt vibes.

Properties:

Cornflower Blue Mist is a seriously stroke-able, soft and velvety fine needlecord that has approximately 26 wales, cords, per inch, making it superfine and an excellent alternative to velvet for accents on collars, pocket flaps etc often featured on country tweed fabrics (such as our Heart of Huddersfield collection) in the form of jackets and coats. Stable width and lengthwise this 100% cotton fabric is breathable and hard-wearing, yet boasts a soft drape quality waiting to be gathered into feminine styles. For sharper silhouettes, we suggest the use of a little light-medium interfacing for neat collars, cuffs and revers. Tailored jackets and other tailored garments will also need a quality lining.

Garment Suggestions:

Make super comfy garments for you and yours, from baby's and toddler's dungarees and trousers (add some richly coloured cotton flannel to turn ups and cuffs on matching jackets), to grown-up and stylish pleat-fronted trousers, Pattern Stash - Cordelia Trousers, boiler suits and jumpsuits. Get creative and use Cornflower Blue Mist for quilted jackets such as the Tamarack Jacket by Grainline Studio. Adding a bespoke patchwork lining, batting (wadding) and then quilting your design through onto the Cornflower Blue Mist corduroy will make for stunning effects.

Take advantage of the soft drape quality and make pretty, tiered dresses (prairie style) for your favourite little girls, and why not make a grown-up version too? Adding colourful embroidery, smocking or applique will create a #cottagecorestyle

Need a quick fix? Add rows of multicoloured ricrac trim to cuffs and hemlines for a folk-style look. Fashion yourself seriously smart shirts, shirt dresses, pinafore dresses and gathered skirts - ideal for A/W.

 Other Uses:

Use any leftover & scrap pieces for accessories: bags, hats, caps, neck warmers and so much more.